Oblivious (DayZ)

Rocket mentioned in an interview they intend to disable global chat once direct is fixed. "And certainly, once the direct chat gets fixed, which is a very high priority, we’ll be able to turn off the global chat. And so, the immersion will be increased by an order of magnitude." source: http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/16/day-z-interview-how-zombies-arma-2-created-gamings-best-story-machine/2/

If it stays in the mod long term, it should be a low priority feature. Something to entertain once things are farther along. So drop now it if it's getting in the way. Personally, I would rather see players get a random skin on character creation. Would aid realism, groups, and stalking/scouting. I do however like the concept of hunting bandits, for those with a hero complex.